You forgot to mention Messiah it is a great 3d animation program with lots of unique animation tools that no other 3d animation package has.

Is it possible to edit multiple passes at once in xsi?
Thank you.

Hello!
How to mix normal maps with simple bump maps in xsi?
For example I have a normal map with wrinkles and I want to mix it with a simple skin map to show the pores.
How can I do it?
Thank you ...

How to transfer exact camera position from one xsi scene to another?
Thanks

Is there a way to transfer the IK animation into FK.. and then tweak the FK..
My idea is to sketch quickly the animation with IK then transform it to FK and create all the follow through and wip acti ...

I'm trying to animate the hand of a character with IK.
And the hand should often be in a stretched pose..
How do I overcome the elbow snapping problem?

Please help, I need to animate a ponytale...
And I can't find anything similar to 3ds MAX splineIK in xsi?
Thanks.

How do I specify which objects and from which light should cast shadows?
For example I have 2 lights and 2 objects that cast shadows, I need one of them to cast shadows from on light and another from ...

Here you can learn the basics of styling hair and applying dynamics:
http://raffael3d.com/tutorials/hair_tutorial1.php

Is it just me or Zbrush interface is indeed strange?

Is there a sculpting tool similar to Maya artisan in XSI?

How do I transfer normal maps from a high resolution to a low poly object?

What is this new real world mapping in 3ds max?
I've read the documentation and didn't understand a thing.
How do I use it? What is the difference between the more traditional UV mapping and the rea ...

What is the best approach in creating high definition 3d models in zbrush and xsi?
I've seen Taron doing some amazing stuff with low poly cages and displacement maps in Messiah. Will it work in XSI? ...

there is a manual???
just kidding

That is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks mate!

Where can I find this shader?

I have prepared 4 render passes and there is also the default pass, that I didn't delete.
How can I render all my passes without rendering the default one?
Thank you.

I need a material that will render only shadows casted on the object.
Any ideas on how to do it?
Thanks in avance!

How do I make dynamic simulations with hard objects collide with each other?
Thank you.

well... hm.. If it was simple I wouldn't ask, would I?

Thanks Andy!
It really works nicely.

Ok I did all this and nothing happens.
My mesh is deforming as if I did nothing.

Hey thanks a lot!
DopeSheet is really handy indeed!

Hey there!
Welcome to the forums!

How to use a hdri image to light the scene in xsi?
thanks

They are really similar.
Body paint 3d looks a little better imho

Here is an example on how to make boolean in wings 3d.
http://www.geocities.com/paulthepuzzles/aaintersect.html

Hey AndyBa
I've heard a lot about Xsi too, and I'm learning it now, but what kind of new generation software is it, if it can't copy keys for multiple objects?

Hey there!
I'm trying to copy the same position of my arm from one frame to
another. But when I select more then one curve in the Fcurve editor
the copy/paste option disappears! Why does it happen? ...

OK, so I have rigged and skinned my character. Already adjusted all the envelope weights and such. Spent 2 days only to understand that I need one more bone to drive the envelope.
So how can I add a ...

How do I reverse the animation for my entire scene in XSI?
Thank you.

How to rig a face like in "Stop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done Right" by Jason Osipa book?

Especially I'm interestend in the controls.

Let's the flame start!
Which 3D package is better and why?